This post was updated Aug. 30 at 6:12 p.m. Daisy Chain Fields is set to bloom Saturday. Founded by Olivia Rodrigo, the music festival will unite a lineup of women artists across genres and generations at Great Park in Irvine. Read more...
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This post was updated Aug. 23 at 11:39 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. 1,618 miles. That’s how far three high school boys drove in a yellow taxi cab to chase their punk rock dreams. Read more...
Photo: Mason Thames as Tommy (left) and Mckenna Grace as Olivia (right) walk through a store. Directed by Lee Kirk and inspired by the band Green Day’s early days on the road, “Nimrods” hit theaters Aug. 14. (Courtesy of IMDb)
Most people use U-Haul trucks to move. A UCLA alumnus used one to film a music video, a testament to her do-it-yourself approach. Dina Dove, who graduated from UCLA in 2022, said she was always keen to create music. Read more...
Photo: Dina Dove, who graduated from UCLA in 2022, sits on steps with an electric guitar. The artist dazzles the pop rock scene with her glittery, DIY take on grunge. (Courtesy of Garrison Morev)
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 11:31 p.m. Phoebe Bridgers grows up and goes home on her latest album. The Pasadena-born singer released her long-awaited third album, “Lost Weekend,” on Friday. Read more...
Photo: A distorted version of Phoebe Bridgers’ face is shown with blue-green color grading. Bridgers released her highly anticipated third album, “Lost Weekend” on Friday. (Courtesy of 2026 Dead Oceans)
Moriah Contreras is embracing the emotional journey toward adulthood. The music industry alumnus graduated in June and will release her debut EP “Extra Ordinary” this year. Read more...
Photo: Moriah Contreras, a music industry alumnus, stands on stage and sings into a microphone. The recent graduate will release her debut EP “Extra Ordinary” this year. (Courtesy of Moriah Contreras)
There was an Empire of the Sun at Outside Lands – but not much sunlight. On Sunday, Golden Gate Park cycled through classic San Francisco summer conditions: clouds, intermittent sunshine and temperatures lingering above 60 degrees before the evening chill settled in. Read more...
Photo: Outside Lands attendees gather on Polo Field near the Lands End stage. The sold-out music festival kicked off Friday. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
RÜFÜS DU SOL makes a convincing case: “Music is Better.” The Australian alternative dance band kicked off its third Los Angeles show at Kia Forum on Tuesday night for its North America 2026 tour. Read more...
Photo: James Hunt, the drummer of RÜFÜS DU SOL, smiles at the audience behind his drum set. The Australian alternative dance band performed its third Los Angeles show for its North America 2026 tour at Kia Forum on Tuesday night. (Courtesy of Timothy Norris)
